Classic Shrimp Scampi

Name: Classic Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 450 g Medium shrimp; 400 g Linguine; 12 g Garlic cloves; 40 g Butter; 20 g Margarine; 120 g White wine; 6 g Salt; 2 g Pepper; 8 g Parsley

Classic Shrimp Scampi · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

Tender shrimp sautéed in fragrant garlic butter and white wine, served over silky linguine for a bright, savory dish that feels elegant yet comforting.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

Italian Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

450 gMedium shrimp
400 gLinguine
12 gGarlic cloves
40 gButter
20 gMargarine
120 gWhite wine
6 gSalt
2 gPepper
8 gParsley

Equipment

stovetop, colander, large pot, plates, serving spoons, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep and cook pasta
Gather ingredients and tools, then cook the linguine in salted boiling water on the stovetop until al dente; drain and keep warm. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta tender but firm
Start garlic sauce
Melt the butter and margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add minced garlic and white wine, and stir until fragrant and tender. · 3 min
What to look for: garlic soft and aromatic
Cook shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook over medium heat, turning once, until they turn pink and opaque. · 4 min
When it is done: shrimp opaque and reach 63°C or 145°F internally
Season sauce
Sprinkle in the salt and pepper, then gently stir to evenly season the shrimp and sauce. · 1 min
What to look for: evenly coated shrimp
Plate and garnish
Divide the warm linguine among plates, spoon shrimp and sauce over the pasta, and finish with chopped parsley before serving. · 2 min
What to look for: glossy pasta with green flecks

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	32 g
Carbohydrates	50 g
of which sugars	2 g
Fat	22 g
of which saturated	12 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: crustaceans, gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Medium shrimp

chicken breast: Slice thinly and avoid overcooking.

Linguine

spaghetti: Cook to al dente.

Garlic cloves

shallot: Finely mince to avoid overpowering.

Butter

olive oil: Use extra virgin for aroma.

Margarine

butter: Increases richness.

White wine

chicken stock: Choose low sodium.